“Wind of Change” is a power ballad by the German rock band Scorpions. It was released in 1990 and became one of the band’s most iconic and commercially successful songs.

The song is characterized by its thoughtful and hopeful lyrics, written by lead singer Klaus Meine, and its connection to the political changes in Eastern Europe in the late 1980s and early 1990s. “Wind of Change” is often seen as a hymn to the end of the Cold War and the fall of the Berlin Wall. The texts express optimism for a new era and hope for positive political and social change. The whistling in the intro of the song and the melodic guitar solo contribute to its catchy and unmistakable sound. The song was a huge success worldwide and topped the charts in several countries. It remains one of the Scorpions’ best-known and most enduring hits, and its association with historical events has contributed to its cultural significance.